Easy Healthy Cinnamon Roll Baked Protein Oatmeal
If you love the comforting aroma of cinnamon rolls but don’t exactly have the time to make traditional homemade buns, this cinnamon roll baked oatmeal brings all the cozy cinnamon swirl flavors to your breakfast table with ease. It’s warm, protein-packed, and topped with a sweet glaze that makes it taste like a cinnamon roll in oatmeal form. Plus, it bakes up golden brown and stays perfect in the fridge all week long. Perfect for meal prep or serving a crowd for brunch!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Baked Oatmeal
- 3 cups protein oatmeal or old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 scoops cinnamon roll protein powder or vanilla protein powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk of choice
- ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup melted butter (dairy free if needed) or almond butter for a more gooey texture
For the Glaze
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice
Instructions
- Prep your pan. Start with a preheated oven at 350° Farenheit (180°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease with butter.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, or directly in the baking dish, stir together the oats, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Whisk wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Combine. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a thick oat mixture forms. If it looks too crumbly, add a splash of milk.
- Bake. Transfer to your prepared baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top of the baked oatmeal is lightly golden brown.
- Make the Glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk of choice until smooth. If you prefer a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. For a thinner drizzle, add an extra splash of milk.
- Cool and glaze. Let the baked cinnamon roll oatmeal cool completely before adding your sweet glaze if desired.
Notes
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Drizzle with a quick cream cheese glaze by mixing softened cream cheese, a splash of almond milk & powdered sugar.
- Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra protein and creaminess.
- For a little chew, sprinkle chia seeds over the top of the oats before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days or cover with plastic wrap.
- Reheat with a splash of milk to bring it back to life if desired.
- For gooey-er oats, use almond butter or cashew butter instead of butter.
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